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Parenting is fraught with uncertainty, changing with each generation. This hour, TED speakers share ideas about raising kids and how — despite our best efforts — we're probably still doing it wrong.

Julie Lythcott-Haims: What's The Harm In Overparenting?

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Julie Lythcott-Haims: What's The Harm In Overparenting?

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Julie Lythcott-Haims: What's The Harm In Overparenting?

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Caroline Paul: How Can We Instill Bravery In Girls?

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Caroline Paul: How Can We Instill Bravery In Girls?

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Caroline Paul: How Can We Instill Bravery In Girls?

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Peggy Orenstein: How Should We Talk To Our Kids About Sex?

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Peggy Orenstein: How Should We Talk To Our Kids About Sex?

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Peggy Orenstein: How Should We Talk To Our Kids About Sex?

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Aala El-Khani: How Do You Help Kids Cope With Trauma?

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Aala El-Khani: How Do You Help Kids Cope With Trauma?

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Aala El-Khani: How Do You Help Kids Cope With Trauma?

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Sarah Kay: What Advice Would You Give Your Future Daughter?

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Sarah Kay: What Advice Would You Give Your Future Daughter?

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